Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rate reduction specifically targeted at hospitality venues in England.

13 reports, 11 independent Updated Aug 1

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Andy Burnham announced a 20% business rate reduction specifically targeted at hospitality venues in England.

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England Andy Burnham

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Aug 1Burnham announced 20% business rates cut and demanded VAT reduction.1 source
- sthelensstar.co.uk
Jul 31Andy Burnham announced business rate cuts for the hospitality sector in Derby.Sub-event
Jul 27The policy announcement is followed by industry definition debates and political criticism.1 source
- restaurantonline.co.uk
Jul 24Announced 20% business rate reduction for hospitality venues.1 source
- restaurantonline.co.uk

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UK hospitality seeks policy support from new PM regarding business rates, influenced by past government policy. All 1 developments

Within Cost of living crisis and energy policy under Andy Burnham

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England
country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Andy Burnham
British politician (born 1970)
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Coverage

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Aug 1sthelensstar.co.uk
Jul 31thespiritsbusiness.com
Jul 30theweek.com
Jul 29newarkadvertiser.co.uk
Jul 27restaurantonline.co.ukThe cavalry is a welcome opening move. Now it’s time for the heavy artillery
Jul 27manxradio.comGovernment monitoring proposed business rate cuts announced in England
Jul 25birminghammail.co.ukAndy Burnham business rates cuts for pubs is 'only one part of the challenge'
Jul 24aol.co.ukWe own pubs - Andy Burnham's 20% cut is a start, this is what we want him to change next - AOL
Jul 24coventrytelegraph.netCoventry MP will 'back pubs all the way' after 20% business rates cut
Jul 24restaurantonline.co.uk
Jul 24bankingnews.gr
Jul 24burnham-on-sea.comBurnham-On-Sea’s Ritz Social Club welcomes PM’s 20% business rate cut for pubs and venues

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Jul 24express.co.uk